Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Dec

2016

20 Degree Scoliosis: Do I Need Treatment?

Erika

Scoliosis isn’t always easy to identify, but if a patient suspects that they may be experiencing symptoms associated with the condition, they will usually be given a physical examination before being sent for an X-ray to confirm the presence of an abnormal spinal curvature. This curve is measured using a metric that is commonly referred … Read more

Dec

2016

Why Travel from Taiwan to Receive Scoliosis Treatment?

Erika

Here at Scoliosis SOS, we are very proud of the fact that we have helped scoliosis sufferers from every corner of the globe. If you’re familiar with our Overseas Patients page, you’ll know that people have travelled to our clinic from all over Europe, from North America, and even from Oceania and Asia. One patient … Read more

Dec

2016

Thoracolumbar Scoliosis Explained

Erika

Dec

2016

ScolioGold Versus Schroth: A Comparison of Methods

Erika

Originally, the Schroth method was the primary form of physical therapy used to treat scoliosis here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic. However, we soon realised that there were several disadvantages to relying on this method alone. While Schroth remains a core element of the treatment we provide, we have since combined it with a variety … Read more

Dec

2016

Scoliosis Myths: Fact or Fiction?

Erika

Scoliosis is a fairly widespread condition, affecting roughly 4% of people worldwide. But even though tens of millions of people live with curved spines, there is still a lot of misinformation out there, and so many of the things you think you know about scoliosis may well be inaccurate or downright incorrect. Here are 5 … Read more